Committed to the next generation of rodeo, the Calgary Stampede will host a tour for Novice Bareback Riding, Novice Saddle Bronc Riding and Jr. Steer Riding competitors, with seven stops throughout the rodeo season, giving novice contestants the opportunity to earn a spot to compete in the novice events at the 2025 Calgary Stampede Rodeo.
Please review the information below for specific Qualifying Events and detail relating to the Novice Tour and Novice at the Calgary Stampede.
If you have any questions, please email rodeo@calgarystampede.com
Event Runs: April 9 - June 22, 2025
Nutrien Western Event Centre
Event Details
The Novice Tour is an opportunity for young Bareback and Saddle Bronc riders to qualify to compete at the 2025 Calgary Stampede Rodeo.
Novice Bareback Riding, Novice Saddle Bronc Riding and Jr. Steer Riding will take place respectively during the rodeo on performances 1-9 as the 3rd event.
Championship Presentations on stage following the Steer Wrestling every third performance
All competitors will be expected to attend the contestant meeting
Free meal for competitor and guest at contestant hosting area before the Rodeo each day
Contestant cannot qualify through participation points (25 per ride) only. Competitors must record a minimum of two qualified rides in The Calgary Stampede Tour to be eligible to compete at The Calgary Stampede.
Stampede Officials shall in their absolute discretion have the right at any time to add or adjust rules or qualifications in order to clarify or address a circumstance or action not previously outlined.
Non CPRA Events
Aggie Days (Calgary) – April 9 – 11, 2025
Entries: March 25 – 28, 2025
ENTRY: Email your full name, hometown, phone number and proof of age to: rodeo@calgarystampede.com
Added Money: $4,000.00 combined for Bareback and Saddle Bronc. Payout split for Bareback and Saddle Bronc will be based on number of entries in each event.
Entry Fees: $50.00
Brooks Colt Buck – June 12, 2025
Entries: May 28 – 30, 2025
ENTRY: Email your full name, hometown, phone number and proof of age to: rodeo@calgarystampede.com
Added Money: $3,000.00
Entry Fees: $50.00
CPRA EVENTS
Entries completed through CPRA
Hand Hills – May 30 - June 1
Lea Park – June 6 - 8
Wildwood (SB only) – June 14
Sundre – June 20 - 22
Novice Bareback Riding will consist of 8 competitors on performances 1 and 2 with the finals on day 3 featuring the top 4 competitors in the average from the first two rounds.
Novice Saddle Bronc Riding will consist of 8 competitors on performances 4 and 5 with the finals on day 6 featuring the top 4 competitors in the average from the first two rounds.
Jr. Steer Riding will consist of 8 competitors on performances 7 and 8 with the finals on day 9 featuring the top 4 competitors in the average from the first two rounds.
Contestants will advance to the Championship Round based on the 2 long round average
Champion will be decided by a 3 head average
$35,400.00 CAN prize payout in total.
Junior Steer Riding
Top 8 from the 2025 CPRA Standings as of June 24, 2025
Drop Down at the discretion of The Calgary Stampede
Novice Bareback and Saddle Bronc
2024 National High School Rodeo Assn Champion – drop down until filled. If not filled by May 1 the position will be filled at The Calgary Stampede’s discretion
2024 National High School Rodeo Assn Reserve Champion – drop down until filled. If not filled by May 1 the position will be filled at The Calgary Stampede’s discretion
Top 6 from the 2025 Calgary Stampede Tour
Dropdown at the discretion of the Calgary Stampede
In order to compete in the two novice events of saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, contestants must be over 16 years of age and under 21 years as of December 31, of the year prior to membership year in question.
Contestants may not have filled a Pro Card in the Novice event they are competing in at the Calgary Stampede.
Contestants must be a current card holding member of an amateur rodeo association or a CPRA Novice card holder.
In order to compete in the two novice events of saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, contestants must be over 16 years of age and under 21 years as of December 31, of the year prior to membership year in question.
In order to compete in the Steer Riding you must be over 11 years of age as of December 31st, 2025 and under 15 years of age as of December 31, 2025.
Payout Per Event
1st - $4,000.00 5th - $700.00
2nd - $2,500.00 6th - $700.00
3rd - $1,500.00 7th - $700.00
4th - $1,000.00 8th - $700.00
Total per Event - $11,800.00
Total Novice/JSR Prize Payout: $35,400.00
Brooks, Aggie Days, Hand Hills, Colt Buck, Lea Park, Wildwood (Bronc Riding only), Sundre
25 points per head plus score
Brooks Colt Buck, Aggie Days and Rimbey (Non CPRA)
Non-Stampede eligible competitors will be removed from points system and eligible contestants will move up so all 8 points placings will be handed out to Stampede eligible contestants
Contestants enter by contacting Calgary Stampede Ag & Western Events Office
All competitors are able to enter these three events. If entries exceed capacity it is at the discretion of The Calgary Stampede to whom will be drawn out.
Open positions will be filled at The Calgary Stampede’s discretion